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Character Challenge
HEROES OF JAMAICA
ACF 2025 Character Challenge Vote
ACF 2025 is just around the corner, and to celebrate, we’re hosting a character challenge focused on highlighting Jamaican folklore. Whether it’s about Anancy, Rolling Calf, White Witch, Golden Table, Duppy, Mermaid, The National Heroes, Maroon, Enslavement, Independence, Port Royal, Pirates, REggae, Dancehall, Rasta, Ital, Jerk, Ackee, Rum, Limestone, Baxuite, Paradise, Track & Field, or the good ole Weed, we want to see your character inspiration with moments that shows your wildest imagination and what make Jamaica so uniquely awesome! #JamaicaNeedSuperheroesToo
The Prompt
Unleash your creativity in the Heroes of Jamaica Character Challenge! We're calling on all artists, illustrators, and dreamers to design your Jamaican comic superhero or anime protagonist inspired by our culture, spirit, and vibrant stories. Successfully selected entries will be on display at AnimeCom, where patrons, your family and friends will vote for their favourite.
How to Enter the ACF2020 Comic Competition
1. Comic Submission
Contestants can submit one entry.
Submission deadline is July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
EXTENDED DEADLINE August 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Submission of an art entry agrees to these simple RULES
Entries should be emailed to registration@nimecomfest.com.
2. Selection
Successful entries will appear on the Wall of Wonder Heroes of Jamaica Gallery at ACF2025
3. Voting
Winners will be determined by the votes of attendees at AnimeCom Fest Day 1 and Day 2, with voting closing at 2 PM on Day 2. The three entries with the highest votes win.
Voting will be done by scanning a QR code on the Gallery wall, which will then direct you to this page where you can vote for your favourite entry piece.
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4. Winners' Announcement
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The Winners will be announced in the afternoon of Day 2 at ACF2025. Entries will also be featured on the AnimeComfest.com website. Winners will also be notified by e-mail.
Members of the Jury
ACF2025 Attendees
Your Family
Your Friends
Get everyone to vote for your entry... The more votes, the greater your chance of winning.
4. Prizes
The following winners will be selected:
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$50,000 in cash and prizes to be won
Winners will be notified by e-mail.
Prize awards will be handed out on August 9, ACF 2025*
(Unless otherwise stated by ACF staff)
5. Terms and Conditions
Participants of the Comic Competition agree to the RULES
Entrants may only submit their own original works.
Artist name: Xaria Patrick
Character Name: “Dolly” / Jayanna
Artist name: Plaidpuma
Character Name: Kami
Artist name: Tensai
Character name: ROKKA
Artist name: Maestro Just Draws
Character name: Deangelo Valentine aka National Hero
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Artist Name: Yunyi
Character Name: The Ackeenata
Artist Name :Ikwame Fullerton
Character Name: Joshua
Artist Name: Najaya Leslie
Character Name: The Humming Bard
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Artist Name: Gayle Heath
Character Name: Rolling Calf
Artist Name : Hachikoek
Character Name: Mark Brown (Skoolaz)
Artist Name: Nickanimix
Character Name: Yomada Blake
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Artist Name: Tonishae Green
Character Name: Hibiscus Brown
Artist Name : Hachikoek
Character Name: Night Blade
Artist Name: Rajaé Graham
Character Name: Swarm
Artist Name: Debayo Ellis
Character Name: The Nanny
Artist Name : Amy Mrie Fraser
Character Name: Vitae-lity
Artist Name: Kino Harding
Character Name: Burnd
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Artist Name: Kristina Edwrds
Character Name: Lighta
Artist Name :Makka
Character Name: Marcus
Artist Name: Suni
Character Name: Darik Thompson
Artist Name: Sibit360
Character Name: Indigo Hope
Artist Name : Michael Percy
Character Name: Courtney Waugh
Artist Name: Jadia Wilson
Character Name: Jamaican Rolling Calf
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Artist Name: Darrin Bellamy
Character Name: Jack Mumble
Artist Name : Jordan Levy
Character Name: T1-TUS (Titus Montego)
Artist Name: Kaylana Harvey
Character Name: Kyjani Reid
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Artist Name: Richard Robinson
Character Name: Nyoni
Artist Name: Rovaé Phillips
Character Name: Benjamin Alex Davis
Artist Name: Jahmeel Williams
Character Name: Gamma Lurker (Nathaniel Williams)
Artist Name: Rajahli Smith
Character Name: Kujo
